Cost of living in Nanchang, China vs Durban, South Africa
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanchang (China) is 24% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (R 127) | R 83 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (R 72) | R 60 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23元 (R 49) | R 34 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (R 22) | R 17 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (R 30) | R 31 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.79元 (R 13) | R 15 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71元 (R 155) | R 56 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (R 30) | R 22 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (R 15) | R 17 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.71元 (R 8) | R 20 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (R 218) | R 90 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.98元 (R 13) | R 23 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (R 17) | R 11 | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nanchang (China) is 46% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,956元 (R 6,427) | R 16,730 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,397元 (R 3,038) | R 8,323 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 688元 (R 1,496) | R 1,690 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679元 (R 5,826) | R 12,422 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,730元 (R 3,761) | R 6,842 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500元 (R 1,087) | R 912 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (R 217) | R 677 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,139元 (R 6,824) | R 4,531 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (R 1,087) | R 1,459 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (R 73) | R 75 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90元 (R 197) | R 98 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Nanchang (China) is 10% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 465元 (R 1,012) | R 842 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (R 545) | R 541 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 (R 1,324) | R 1,111 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 635元 (R 1,382) | R 1,069 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Nanchang (China) is 36% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,190元 (R 283,078) | R 235,368 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.91元 (R 13) | R 15 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110元 (R 239) | R 655 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37元 (R 81) | R 116 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanchang (China) is 9% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (R 62) | R 51 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (R 43) | R 194 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R 479 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70元 (R 152) | R 44 | + 244% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 (R 49) | R 29 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (R 87) | R 58 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (R 20) | R 21 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (R 31) | R 17 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44元 (R 95) | R 96 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanchang (China) is 16% more expensive than in Durban (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171元 (R 372) | R 373 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (R 217) | R 163 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248元 (R 539) | R 446 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 (R 723) | R 461 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42元 (R 92) | R 56 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (R 69) | R 33 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (R 34) | R 25 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R 7,178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (R 0.52) | R 2.10 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 487元 (R 1,059) | R 590 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12元 (R 27) | R 44 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nanchang (China) is 18% cheaper than in Durban (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 50,000 in Durban you would need to make just about R 41,086 (18,896元) in Nanchang.
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